Buyer

About the Position

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. We are currently seeking a dedicated Buyer to join our team in Ballaigues, CH. In this role, you will ensure the supply of raw materials, packaging materials, and components in the shortest possible time and by optimizing stock levels to ensure the proper functioning of production and to provide the best customer service.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply planning data to validate purchasing requirements, process purchase orders, and create purchase forecasts.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, components, and different factory supplies.
• Ensure orders are confirmed by suppliers and latest delivery dates are maintained in the system.
• Action any items needing expedited or postponed. Follow up with suppliers on any material that is past due.
• Define safety stock levels for each item, perform periodic as well as ad-hoc reviews, and adjust accordingly in the ERP.
• Keep inventory levels within defined objectives.
• Ensure adherence to supply lead times.
• Implement blanket orders while limiting the risk of obsolescence – verify the product continuation and change plans beforehand.
• Set up, maintain, and perform regular reviews of material planning parameters in ERP (MOQ, multiple, lead-time, purchasing requirements/notes on PO, etc.).
• Ensure all delivered POs are invoiced. Work with Finance on closing invoicing gaps.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers, put in place periodic business & KPI reviews when needed.
• Collaborate closely with the Procurement department on supplier management (e.g., issue resolutions, price negotiations, contract management, supplier rationalization, dual sourcing activities, etc.).
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Team, Marketing, Logistics, R&D, Finance, S&OP, and Operations.
• Participate in new product introductions and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in and provide data for the evaluation of supplier service performance and work with quality, sourcing, and suppliers to improve performance.
• Perform monthly review of E&O data and propose the disposition plan, avoid new E&O creation.
• Depending on the needs of the company, the employee may be entrusted with and asked to perform other tasks related to his/her competence.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in supply chain or equivalent level of relevant experience.
• APICS certification is preferred.
• Certification in Purchasing is a plus (e.g., Brevet fédéral spécialiste Achat & Approvisionnement).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply planning.
• Previous experience in the medical industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of Purchasing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365, SAP).
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, Power Query is a plus.
• Used to working with large sets of data.
• Strong analytical skills and interest in analytical tasks.
• Fluent speaking and written command of English and French (Min B2 level certified).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Well organized, rigorous, and reliable.
• Methodical and attentive to details.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on an international basis.

We Offer

• Attractive remuneration package.
• 25 days' annual leave (full-time basis) and flexible working hours.
• Enjoy subsidized meals in our company restaurant as well as a coffee allowance.
• Boost your health and wellbeing by taking part in company sports and leisure activities.
• Comprehensive induction, further training opportunities, and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Take advantage of personal and professional development opportunities through our global mentoring and coaching program.
• Extensive, global employee assistance program that provides a wide range of benefits.

About the Company

Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without unlawful discrimination or regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual or gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local law.

Eligibility: All successful applicants must be eligible to work in the country the position is based.

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